Two unidentified bike-borne assailants shot dead a gym owner while he was conducting an outdoor exercise session for a group in Haryana's Hansi early on Thursday, police said.
The incident took place at around 5.30 am near Fawara Chowk, when the gym owner, identified as Kapil (26) from a village in Jind, was conducting a workout session for six to seven people, they said.
A CCTV visual of the incident has also been found.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Hansi, Vinod Shankar said police were informed that two people came on a motorcycle and one of them opened fire at a fitness instructor.
He said the assailant fired 10 rounds at the victim.
DSP Shankar said that Kapil, who used to run a fitness centre in Hansi, had recently shifted his business to a new location in the same area.
The motive behind the crime is under investigation, and efforts are underway to nab the accused, he said.
Kapil's mother told police that he had a court marriage nearly three years ago, the DSP said.
In the CCTV visuals, Kapil is seen giving instructions to a small group of people doing 'step-up' exercise on a flight of stairs near Fawara Chowk early morning -- all of them with their backs turned to the road and facing the closed shops.
In the meantime, two men arrive on a motorcycle: the one riding the bike wearing a helmet and the pillion rider in a white cap and face covered with a piece of cloth.
The man in the white cap gets down and fires multiple shots at Kapil.
The victim turns around, but sinks to the ground after being hit by multiple shots, while the attackers flee the scene.
Officials said Kapil was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Efforts are underway to track the assailants, they said.
(With inputs from PTI)
